Douluo Continent: Building a Divine Kingdom Starting from the Spirit Hall

"Can't Father continue to guide my cultivation?"

Tang San was somewhat reluctant to go to that Soul Master Academy. He could see that his Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul was much stronger than his Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul, and its strength would inevitably be greater.

With his father, a powerful figure, guiding his cultivation, he would definitely learn more and better than he did in the academy.

In addition, as a disciple of the Tang Clan, one should act alone in order to keep one's secrets. For example, the mechanical hidden weapons that one has placed on one's body must not be known to anyone, so that one can strike unexpectedly and kill one in battle.

Otherwise, if others find out that you have a hidden weapon, they will definitely be on guard, and using it then will not be very effective, and it may even be used against you.

In the Tang Clan of the previous life, even if members did not know where each other had hidden weapons, they were not allowed to inquire about it. This was a rule of the Tang Clan.

"I can guide you in cultivating the Clear Sky Hammer, but not the Blue Silver Grass. You can only cultivate the Blue Silver Grass until you reach the Title Douluo level. Moreover, the Soul Master world is not a world for one person. You will have to deal with other Soul Masters. Going to the Soul Master Academy will be beneficial for your future adaptation to the Soul Master world."

Tang Hao felt guilty looking at his precocious son. He was not suited to taking care of children. He had also seen his son's aloofness, but he did not know how to guide him. He could only hope that his son would change in the Soul Master Academy.

"Third son, there's something I've always wanted to ask you."

Thinking about his son's behavior over the past few years, Tang Hao's expression turned serious. It was time to ask him.

Tang San felt a pang of anxiety at his father's stern expression, realizing that it had finally come.

"Where did you learn that eye-training method?"

He has been paying attention to his son over the years, and his son often sits cross-legged with his eyes closed, which is probably a form of meditation.

Although practicing meditation before awakening one's soul power is not very useful, it allows for better adaptation. Once soul power is awakened, one can cultivate more quickly. At the same time, meditation can also refine the spirit, so it's good to start practicing meditation earlier.

Furthermore, the Spirit Hall has distributed basic meditation techniques to every village over the years, and Xiao San may have obtained those meditation techniques from the villagers and started practicing them.

That's why he didn't stop it when he saw it.

He had seen that little trick of throwing stones before; it was a skill that could be mastered with practice. But that eye-training method was definitely a self-created soul skill, and a rare one at that, a mental self-created soul skill.

He wasn't worried about his son cultivating this self-created soul skill, but rather about the source of that skill, since their current identities were very sensitive and absolutely could not be exposed.

"This eye-training method originated from a purple flower on the small hill behind the village. I accidentally stepped on it and broke it, and a white spirit ring appeared. Then that white spirit ring went into my eye. After that, I found that my eye could absorb a power every day when the sun came out, and I have been absorbing that power every morning."

Tang San revealed the story he had prepared long ago. In fact, after noticing his father's unusual nature, he guessed that his father was likely a Soul Master, and that his secret cultivation could not be hidden from his father.

Despite being careful to hide it, and not even practicing the Jade Hand technique, he only did simple practice of hidden weapon techniques to keep his body in line with his consciousness.

However, the cultivation of the Purple Demon Eye cannot be hidden. Anyone can tell that it is abnormal when the eyes turn purple during cultivation.

After learning about the existence of Soul Rings and Soul Skills, he had this idea and categorized them as Soul Ring Skills.

It wasn't that he intentionally concealed it, but rather that his own rebirth was too incredible; it was a secret he kept to himself and could never tell anyone.

"Spirit Rings?"

Tang Hao frowned. He didn't think his son would lie to him. Moreover, since the changes in the world, not only had the cultivation of soul masters changed significantly, but soul beasts had too. Perhaps some mutation had occurred.

He himself was well-versed in the secret technique of exploding spirit rings and was very clear about the essence of spirit rings. The core of them lies in the power of origin. Perhaps the spirit ring with the purple flower was not worn on his son, but the power of origin within it should have been integrated into his son's eyes, which is why he had that eye-training method.

From the current perspective, the method my son used to train his eyes is a good thing.

The reason he asked today was simply because he was worried that the source might be problematic and attract attention.

"Tang Hao! A mistress!"

Just then, Old Jack's voice came from outside. Tang San went out and saw that it was the village elder, Old Jack, with a little girl beside him and a middle-aged woman on the other side. He remembered that woman; she was Old Jack's daughter-in-law.

Tang Hao also came out, looked at Old Jack, and then at the little girl timidly following behind him, and frowned.

"Three months from now, Xiao San and Xiao Lan will go to Notting Junior Soul Master Academy together. They are both work-study students, but they are still too young. Our village hasn't had a child with soul power for many years, so there are no villagers to take care of them at the academy."

Both children are rather introverted, so I thought I'd let them live together now to get used to each other. It'll also be good for them to look after each other at the academy, preventing them from being bullied by the other students.

Old Jack revealed his plan, saying he had no other choice.

The work-study students' status was already somewhat questionable, and they would definitely be looked down upon by the city kids in the academy. Moreover, the two children were only six years old and introverted, making them easy targets for bullying.

With the two of them looking out for each other, things should get better.

Seeing that Tang Hao remained silent, Old Jack rubbed Xiao Lan's head and sighed, "Xiao Lan's mother had a chronic illness back then, and she passed away a few years after giving birth to Xiao Lan. This child has been living with us ever since..."

Xiao Lan's mother was also a victim of the war. She hid in the mountains, suffering from hunger and cold, and was also caught in the rain. She fell seriously ill. At that time, not only did they not have any money, but even if they did, they could not find a healing-type soul master to treat her. She could only rely on her body to get through it, but it left her with a chronic illness. Her health has been poor ever since she gave birth to her child.

Adding to her woes, her husband went hunting in the mountains and never returned. Under the double blow of physical and mental strain, she endured for five years before passing away, leaving behind only her poor child, Xiao Lan.

Hearing this, Tang Hao sighed. He knew the child's mother. When they settled in this village, Xiao San was still young and couldn't eat anything else. Xiao Lan's mother had fed Xiao San for a while shortly after giving birth.

He remembered this favor.

"The mistress's bed is quite big; it can fit both of them."

Tang Hao finally nodded and agreed to the matter.

Anyway, with that kid's talent, he'll only stay in the junior soul master academy for six years. It'll be difficult for him to even reach level ten. He'll never become a real soul master. It's not difficult to have Xiao San look after him at the academy.

Tang San frowned slightly, but didn't say anything more.

Although he didn't like living with others, as it would affect his cultivation and might even expose some secrets, he couldn't say anything since his father had agreed.

"Auntie, I'm going to make up Xiaolan's bed."

Thinking of this, Tang San stepped forward and took the small set of bedding from the village chief's daughter-in-law, preparing to lay it on Xiao Lan.

Although Xiao Lan is a girl, we are all young now, so there is no need to avoid it.

Xiao Lan, who was carrying a small bundle, was also led into the house by Tang Hao. After exchanging a few words, Tang Hao took his son outside.

"After you get to the academy, take care of Xiao Lan, but don't get too close to her. You were destined to be from different worlds from birth. Your future will inevitably involve countless ups and downs. Getting too close to ordinary people will not be good for them."

In the future, never date an ordinary or weak person. Otherwise, they won't be an asset; instead, they'll become your weakness. If an enemy uses them against you, you'll both be in great danger.

Tang Hao whispered his advice, not wanting his son to repeat his own mistakes.

He and that woman were confused back then. Although she gave birth to his mistress, he didn't really love her. All his love had long been placed on Ah Yin.

But that woman had given birth to his son and died in childbirth, so he couldn't bear it.

Moreover, their identities are very sensitive. They are not only ostracized by the entire continent, but also targeted by the Spirit Hall. It is not good for them to have too much contact with others. If their son really develops feelings for that girl, it will be a problem. Once the Spirit Hall takes notice and uses them, they will be in trouble.

So just take care of them simply; there's no need to get too close.

"I understand, Dad."

Tang San nodded thoughtfully. Although he didn't understand love, he understood what his father meant. He was to take care of Xiao Lan at the academy, but he had to keep his distance and not get close to her. He was happy with that.

So Xiao Lan stayed at Tang Hao's house and obediently took over the cooking.

Because her mother had been bedridden for a long time, Xiao Lan was as precocious as Tang San and had already learned to cook. Although it wasn't very delicious, it was still quite palatable.

Tang San diligently followed his father to learn the Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique and forged his first hidden weapon, which was also the simplest type. Even if his father saw it, it didn't matter; he would just say that he had figured it out himself.

Tang Hao didn't pay much attention to this. He had long noticed that his son was precocious, which might be related to the purple flower spirit ring and the eye-training method. His mental strength was much stronger than that of children of the same age, which would be very helpful for his mental development. It was not surprising that he would come up with some strange and unusual things.

Three months passed in this way, and Old Jack drove the oxcart to take Tang San and Xiao Lan to the gate of the Elementary Soul Master Academy in Notting City.

"What are you doing here? Is this a place for country folk like you?"

The young gatekeeper stopped the three of them, and his face turned green with anger when he saw the ox pulling the cart urinating right in front of the gate.

Judging from their clothes, the three people were from the countryside, and they were even riding on a cart used for scavenging for scraps. This was definitely not a place for country bumpkins.

Old Jack quickly smiled apologetically and said, "Young man, we are from Holy Soul Village. These two children are work-study students sent by our village this year. This is the certificate issued by the Spirit Hall's patrol officer."

He then handed over the two certificates, which were the proof of the two children's enrollment.

Upon hearing the name of the Spirit Hall's patrol officer, the young gatekeeper's expression turned solemn. He took the two certificates without hesitation, but after reading them, he was so angry that he laughed.

"Old man, do you think I'm an idiot? This certificate is normal. Although Blue Silver Grass is a useless martial soul, there is still a chance to awaken a little bit of innate soul power. But what the hell is this?"

You're giving me a Blue Silver Grass with innate full soul power?

Do you know what it means to have innate full soul power? We've never heard of anyone in the academy having innate full soul power.

Old man, if you're going to scam people, at least do something reliable.

"And they even dare to forge certificates issued by the Spirit Hall? Are they tired of living?"

The young doorman felt his intelligence had been insulted.

Those country bumpkins are already unlikely to awaken their soul power, and he hasn't seen any new work-study students enter the academy for several years.

The Blue Silver Grass with zero innate level one soul power is normal, but what the heck is that Blue Silver Grass with full innate soul power?

Of course, he didn't need to worry about these things; the academy had people specifically tasked with verifying them. But this old guy was too clueless. You only handed over a certificate; didn't you mean anything else?

To be on the safe side, I let them in; after all, they were just two little kids.

That's so tactless.

This is why he dislikes country bumpkins; if it were an ordinary family in the city, they would have already sent some local specialties.

"You...you're deliberately making things difficult for me."

"Alright, you wait here. I'll go find Steward Su and Steward Tian from the Spirit Hall right now. Xiao San, Xiao Lan, let's go."

Old Jack was furious. He grabbed Tang San and Xiao Lan and prepared to leave. He couldn't resolve this matter himself, so he could only go find Steward Su Yuntao and Steward Tian Boguang.

"They're just lowly peasants, what a waste of the name 'Holy Soul,' it sounds quite catchy."

Ignoring the departing old Jack and his two companions, the young doorman looked at the two certificates in his hand. They bore the name of Holy Soul Village, a name that sounded quite imposing. Unfortunately, he was still a peasant at heart, completely ignorant of human relationships and social customs, and deserved to remain a peasant for life.

"What did you say?"

These words enraged old Jack, who turned around and glared at him.

The title "Holy Soul" is the pride of their village. Their Holy Soul Village once produced a Soul Saint. Now, the young gatekeeper's meaning is clearly that they are not worthy. How can they tolerate this?

You can criticize him, but you can't criticize their Holy Soul Village.

The young doorman was startled by the old Jack's face, which was twisted and contorted with rage. He then felt a few spittles spray onto his face and felt nauseous.

With a gloomy expression, the young gatekeeper wiped his face, then looked at the two certificates in his hand. He suppressed his anger and said, "This certificate for Tang Lan is fine, you can go in and register. But you should take this certificate for Tang San and get out of here as soon as possible. Before you leave, clean up the cow piss you spilled on the ground."

He tossed the certificate to Old Jack. He didn't believe the Blue Silver Grass certificate with innate full soul power, but the other one should be fine.

If it weren't for the academy's rules, he would have kicked it.

Once his anger subsided, old Jack hesitated and glanced at the two children beside him.

"Xiao Lan, you go in first. Grandpa will take Xiao San to the Spirit Hall in the city to find Deacon Su and Deacon Tian. Xiao San will come to the academy to find you tomorrow."

It's very late now. By the time I get to the Spirit Hall, everyone will probably be off work. I don't have any money to stay in a hotel, so I'll just have to spend the night on the bus.

He himself is fine, and his mistress, who works as a blacksmith with his father, is also physically strong and should be able to make it work. But Xiao Lan is a girl, and if she were to spend the night with him, she would definitely get sick.